Self-Portrait, No. 47, 1992
Since 1981, Philip Akkerman has exclusively painted and drawn self-portraits, producing thousands of works exploring the nuances of identity and artistic skill. Combining a varitey of styles, from classical realism to abstract expressionism, Akkerman reveals influences as diverse as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Otto Dix. Akkerman’s conceptual practice integrates meticulous observation with imagination, transforming his own image into a universal meditation on portraiture.